OnePlus Nord CE 5 Open for Pre-Booking in Nepal with 7,100mAh Battery

The OnePlus Nord CE 5 is the latest addition to OnePlus’ midrange portfolio. This time, the device launched in Nepal simultaneously with the global release.

As the Nord CE 4 wasn’t officially launched in Nepal, users had to opt for the Nord CE 3 or CE 4 Lite to experience the OnePlus Nord midrange lineup. Fortunately, that’s no longer the case.

What is the Price of the OnePlus Nord CE 5 in Nepal?

The OnePlus Nord CE 5 price in Nepal is Rs. 48,999 for the 8/256GB variant. It looks like OnePlus Nepal has finally broken the trend of slapping sky-high prices on new launches.

The phone just launched globally, and OnePlus Nepal wasted no time. Pre-bookings are live for both the Nord CE 5 along Nord 5, exclusively on Daraz, on the occasion of the 7.7 sale. However, delivery only starts after July 10.

You can pre-book the phone until July 10, after which it will be available at all authorized OnePlus online and retail stores nationwide.

The Nord CE 5 is a lighter version of the Nord 5, offering a more streamlined experience while retaining the core features that matter.

But based on how it looks, the CE 5 seems pretty similar to the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, which was only launched in China. And judging from the specs, it looks like OnePlus made a few tweaks here and there and then launched Ace 5 Racing under the name Nord CE 5.

Let’s dive in and take a look at the specs this phone offers.

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OnePlus Nord CE 5 Overview

Design

Outside its flagship phones, OnePlus has struggled to keep a consistent design style, especially with the Nord series.

That said, this year’s Nord CE 5 looks a lot like last year’s CE 4, especially with that pill-shaped dual camera setup, which honestly reminds me a bit of Samsung’s vibe.

The phone features a plastic body and flat frames, with the volume rocker and power button on the sides. The bottom houses the usual USB-C port and a speaker grille. And surprisingly, the SIM card slot doubles as a microSD card slot that supports up to 1TB.

Considering the battery size, which we will get into later, OnePlus has managed to keep its weight under the 200g mark, which is really impressive.

Unfortunately, the phone does not have a dual-speaker setup, just like the rumor suggested. On the bright side, last year’s IP54 ingress rating on CE 4 is bumped to IP65, which is exactly what I was expecting.

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Display

The phone has a 6.77-inch display, just like the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing. Along with that, it also features an AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The display supports 10-bit color depth, offering up to 1 billion colors. It features 800 nits of typical brightness and peaks at 1300 nits in High Brightness Mode (HBM). And like the CE 4, the CE 5 even supports HDR10+ and is HD&HDR certified on Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Hardware

The CE 5 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex. At first, I assumed “Apex” hinted at an overclocked version of the standard D8350, but with identical core counts and clock speeds, it’s more of a naming flex, much like Redmi or Nothing tossing in “Ultimate” or “Ultra” for flair.

That said, given its specs and pricing, the CE 5 still shapes up to be a strong contender in the under Rs. 50,000 segment.

The processor is an absolute powerhouse, with clock speeds reaching up to 3.35GHz.

In terms of memory, the phone features 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. However, more variants with higher RAM and storage are available globally.

The phone also has a 7041mm² vapor chamber. Interestingly, the only other phone that offers it in this price range is the Realme 14, which features a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor

Cameras and AI

Shifting the focus to the cameras, the CE 5 packs a 50MP main shooter with the same Sony LYT-600 sensor found on the Nord CE 4. On paper, the primary camera setup appears identical between the two. And just below it, you’ll find an 8MP ultrawide lens to round out the rear setup.

On the front, the phone houses a 16MP selfie camera paired with a Sony IMX480 sensor. In terms of video, the rear camera can shoot up to 4K at 60fps, just like the Nord 5, while the front camera supports up to 1080p at 60fps.

Besides the raw camera specs, the CE 5 also features the usual AI shenanigans like AI Eraser, Perfect Shot, Reflection Remover, and Reframe.

They’ve also integrated two AI assistants, Google Gemini and OnePlus AI. In simple terms, these tools are there to help with everyday tasks like writing, translating, and quick searching, making the phone feel a bit smarter and more user-friendly.

Battery and OS

The Nord CE 5 takes a massive lead in the battery department with its 7,100mAh cell. In the Nepali market, phones with 6,500mAh or more are rare, so this alone gives the CE 5 an edge that punches well above its price range.

And if that wasn’t impressive enough, the phone also supports Bypass Charging, a feature that powers the device directly from the charger instead of the battery. The result? Less heat, better long-term battery health, and minimal thermal throttling during heavy use.

For charging, the phone supports 80W SUPERVOOC, as opposed to the 100W charging found on the OnePlus Nord CE 4. Given the larger battery, 100W fast charging would have made more sense, but I can live with that.

In terms of software, the phone runs on Android 15 with OxygenOS 15 applied on top. And this time the phone gets 4 years of OS upgrades and a massive 6 years of security upgrades.

OnePlus Nord CE 5 Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the OnePlus Nord CE 5 is Rs. 48,999 for the 8/256GB variant.

The phone is exclusively available for pre-ordering on Daraz till July 10. After that, the Nord CE 5 will officially be available for purchase in authorized OnePlus retail and online stores all over the country.

Overall, the OnePlus Nord CE 5 is shaping up to be a solid contender in the under Rs. 50,000 segment. The MediaTek 8350 Apex delivers performance that outpaces most of its competition, and the massive 7,100mAh battery is a standout feature.

Sure, the camera setup might not turn heads, but the powerful processor and battery easily balance things out.

With its competitive pricing, the CE 5 might just be one of the best midrange launches of the year.

What are your thoughts on the OnePlus Nord CE 5? Let us know in the comments!